Composer | Arranger | Producer
Carson Iltis
Award-winning composer and arranger writing music for film and for ensembles of every kind — each piece built for the story and the players performing it.
Selected Scores
Film
Every score custom-composed for its film.
Grizzly Business 2nd Place — Indie Film Music Contest
A whimsical, jazz-infused score that brings cartoon antics to life while using recurring themes to heighten suspense and emotion.
Winning The Game of Life
An emotive, motivational, and cinematic score that captures the resilience, passion, and legacy of one of college basketball's most inspiring coaches.
Take Care
A warm, uplifting holiday score that blends playful humor with heartfelt emotion, carrying the story from lighthearted adventure to a deeply moving conclusion.
Anyhing Helps
A playful, uplifting score that begins with lighthearted humor before unfolding into a sweet and heartfelt story of kindness and compassion.
Shopping Trip
A dark, synth-driven score that captures the uncertainty, isolation, and quiet hope of life during the early days of the pandemic.
Original Works
Originals
Standalone concert works and pieces written on my own time — available for programming and performance.
GENESIS
GENESIS follows a spacefarer who crash-lands on a distant planet, stranded and unable to return home. Alone against the silence of space, he fights to send a signal back to Earth, leaving his fate uncertain.
Symphony No. 1
A new work for full orchestra that's currently in progress, combining bold, epic moments with rich, Romantic-style harmonies. Looking forward to sharing more as it comes together — stay tuned for updates!
BUGWB Pregame Intro
A custom-composed track set to a trailer introducing the Baylor University Golden Wave Marching Band before its pregame entrance. Played for tens of thousands of fans every game day.
PANDEMONIUM
Written for saxophone quartet, this piece blends technical passages with warm, lyrical harmonies. The contrast between energetic and calm sections creates a balanced and engaging musical experience.
Stock or Custom
Arrangements
Custom arrangements for ensembles of any size.
Marching Band
Competition shows, halftime shows, stand tunes.
Concert Band
Arrangements scaled for your ensemble.
Jazz Band
Big band or combo charts — all styles.
Custom Ensemble
Tailor any arrangement to your ensemble needs.
Need a Custom Arrangement?
Tell me about your ensemble, instrumentation, and timeline — every chart is tailored to the group performing it.
InquirePortfolio use only — I do not own the rights to these songs.
French Horn Arrangements
One player, every part — vertical videos of my arrangements performed as horn multitracks.
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If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please email me directly: carsoniltismusic@gmail.com
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About
Carson Iltis is a composer and arranger who earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University. During his time at Baylor, he served as Drum Major and a staff member for the Golden Wave Band while performing as a French horn player in both the Baylor Wind Ensemble and Baylor Symphony Orchestra.
As a composer, Carson specializes in film music, concert and marching band literature, and electronic music. His film scoring work includes numerous short films, most notably Grizzly Business, which earned 2nd Place in the Indie Film Scoring Contest.
As an arranger, Carson has written music for a wide variety of ensembles, including the Baylor Golden Wave Band, the Baylor Wind Ensemble, multiple high school marching bands, jazz ensembles, chamber groups, and French horn ensembles. His work is tailored to the unique needs of each ensemble and performance setting.
In addition to composing, Carson has extensive experience in music production, recording, and sound design. His multimedia project GENESIS features original music produced with analog synthesizers, demonstrating his ability to blend modern production techniques with cinematic composition to create immersive audiovisual experiences.
Get in Touch
Booking & Commissions
carsoniltismusic@gmail.com
Dallas, TX — working remotely worldwide